Q1 2026: Revenue up but operating profit down, debt surge and derivative volatility


  • Revenue ₩32.3B (up 47.6% YoY), operating profit ₩1.3B (down 69.2% YoY)
  • Net income ₩44.9B (vs. ₩3.2B prior year) includes non-cash derivative gains of ₩61.2B; excluding these, operating loss
  • Short-term borrowings surged to ₩326.2B from ₩1.0B at year-end (Shinhan Bank loan ₩326.2B)
  • Convertible bonds carrying value ₩16.7B, derivative liabilities increased to ₩39.3B
  • Long-term supply contract with global aerospace launch company until 2035; initial demand forecast USD 110M, confirmed 2026 revenue USD 55M
  • Acquired 10% stake in Indonesia ENC Project to stabilize nickel raw material supply chain (commissioning underway, target Oct 2026)
  • Holds 1,857,893 treasury shares; disposed 1,937,466 shares during Q1 for employee compensation and subsidiary capital contribution
  • Two pending lawsuits (wrongful dismissal ₩0.3B, damages ₩0.4B) and tax penalty ₩0.2B
  • EPS ₩1,003 (diluted ₩173), up from ₩133 prior year, but affected by dilution and non-cash items
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KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: Sphere (347700)
  • Submission: Sphere Corp.
  • Receipt: 05-15-2026